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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -87.86 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -66.37 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been either a marginal increase or a decline in other income over the past year which is 250 %. Marginal decrease of -6.67% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Dalal Street Investments Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -945.83 % Year to Year, Dalal Street Investments Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -462.5 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -968.92 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -459.22 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 0.313 Cr | Rs. 0.113 Cr | Rs. 0.038 Cr | -66.37 % | -87.86 % |
Expenses | Rs. 0.29 Cr | Rs. 0.2 Cr | Rs. 0.31 Cr | + 55 % | + 6.9 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.02 Cr | Rs. -0.09 Cr | Rs. -0.27 Cr | -200 % | -1450 % |
OPM % | 6.39 % | -79.65 % | -710.53 % | -630.88 % | -716.92 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.04 Cr | Rs. 0.15 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | -6.67 % | + 250 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.04 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | Rs. 0.04 Cr | + 300 % | + 0 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | Rs. 0.03 Cr | + 200 % | 0 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.02 Cr | Rs. 0.04 Cr | Rs. -0.2 Cr | -600 % | -1100 % |
Tax % | 0 % | 51.35 % | -5.61 % | -56.96 % | -5.61 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.02 Cr | Rs. 0.06 Cr | Rs. -0.2 Cr | -433.33 % | -1100 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.74 | Rs. 1.79 | Rs. -6.43 | -459.22 % | -968.92 % |
Today, we’re looking at Dalal Street Investments Ltd.,’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -87.86 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -66.37 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 55 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 6.9 %. Operating profit, while down -1450 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -200 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -716.92 %, but a shrinkage of -630.88 % sequentially. Other income fell by -6.67 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 250 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 300 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 0 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 200 % quarter-on-quarter, Profit before tax declined annually by -1100 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -600 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -5.61 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -56.96 %. Net profit fell by -1100 % year-on-year but witnessed a -433.33 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -968.92 % but a quarterly fall of -459.22 %. In summary, Dalal Street Investments Ltd.,’s annual performance indicates steady growth, although the quarter-on-quarter figures suggest some areas may require strategic attention.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 0.313 Cr | Rs. 0.113 Cr | Rs. 0.038 Cr | -66.37 % | -87.86 % |
Expenses | Rs. 0.29 Cr | Rs. 0.2 Cr | Rs. 0.31 Cr | + 55 % | + 6.9 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.02 Cr | Rs. -0.09 Cr | Rs. -0.27 Cr | -200 % | -1450 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.02 Cr | Rs. 0.06 Cr | Rs. -0.2 Cr | -433.33 % | -1100 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.74 | Rs. 1.79 | Rs. -6.43 | -459.22 % | -968.92 % |
In reviewing Dalal Street Investments Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -87.86 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -66.37 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 6.9 % compared to the previous year, with a 55 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -1450 % annually, and saw a -200 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -1100 %, and experienced a -433.33 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -968.92 % annually, however dipped by -459.22 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Dalal Street Investments Ltd., faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.